Recently, I posted on my other blog about an incident that actually made me more confident in wearing my gray hair as is. Spoiler alert: The shit is hard.
Also, a few months ago, Tre L. Loadholt at A Cornered Gurl inspired me to think about how I use affirmations to navigate all of the changes I’ve been experiencing.
So, with these inspirations, I present five mantras that help me to value myself in a society that seems literally to be anti-aging. I hope it helps someone to understand that it’s okay to transition away from society’s ideology. Feel free to like, share, comment, and download.
Navigating the Change 
That first one in particular…I’m already a mess over aging and I’m in my 30s (so I have decades more angst to look forward too…) but what’s the alternative? A former neighbor of mine recently died at 35. It’s important to maintain perspective.
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I get it, JYP. I went into my 30s kicking and screaming, less so in my 40s, and now that I’ll be 50 next year, I’m feeling a bit of anxiety, not so much because of the age, but all of the other things.
I hope these help to ground you a bit. Well, plus your neighbor ❤
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Wonderful and timely reminders.
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Thank you, Claudette ❤
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Yes, Kathy! I love these! I am so glad you connected with the motivational affirmations.
I believe these will truly help others. Thank you for sharing them with us!
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I really, really did, Tre! Appreciate you and this inspiration. It’s been helpful 💞
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👍👍💗
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Thanks LA!
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I love all of the mantras, but particularly the first one. It is a privilege that not all in this world attain. Remembering that helps a lot, at least for me!
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Thanks, Ann! Some days, it’s a struggle, and I think the first one is particularly important to put things in perspective 😉
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When we let ourselves be disturbed by our external instincts, and be worried and confused about appearances, how can it be possible to preserve our character and our inner tranquillity?
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I agree, MC. I think we have to learn to let it go in an unattached kind of way. That’s the only way to have peace.
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“I am more than my body.” Mantra for all women in our society!! Thank you. Was about to comment on the Menopause guest post by Lori Tharps, but my teen called because they need the rubber bands for their braces which they forgot at home… When I returned to reading, comments were closed. I found Lori’s post so supportive of my menopause journey. Thanks to both of you for normalizing this normal phase of a woman’s life.
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Oh! Yes, I turned them off for this one, because I didn’t write it and didn’t want to have to respond to comments about Lori’s writing lol
And thank you for that compliment on the mantra. It’s been super helpful, and it’s something I really wish we all understood.
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Sure, and she’s on a different schedule, probably about to start her Spanish dinner at 9pm. 🙂 As for your inspired mantra, we are the real women, not those of a sitcom or magazine. We have beauty and fire no two dimensional media could display. We think, we feel, we love. Our thoughts recreate the world. Olé!
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😂😂😂 probably!
And absolutely 🙌🏽
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I like being on the other side of fitting in. Hugs, C
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It’s so much more comfortable, right?
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